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Processions of priests and religiosi have been for several days past praying for rain; but the gods are either angry, or nature is too powerful.
The Stress of Her Regard (1989)
Every ruler wants to maintain the status quo.
The Stress of Her Regard (1989)
The landlord crossed himself when they checked in, but an English ten-pound note for a week’s lodging overcame whatever superstitious misgivings the man may have had.
The Stress of Her Regard (1989)
The church has become a more...exclusive club since the founder’s day, it’s clear. No doubt the Devil is more hospitable.
The Stress of Her Regard (1989)
He was dizzy, and it occurred to him that Newton must have been right when he’d said that light consisted of particles, for today he could feel them hitting him.
The Stress of Her Regard (1989)
He tried to put more conviction into his voice than he felt, and he mentally cursed any God that there might be, for having made this coming ordeal not only tremendously difficult and dangerous, but possibly pointless too.
The Stress of Her Regard (1989)
She’s probably only now beginning to be able to think for herself, he thought. And she’ll be hating it. Will she acknowledge the responsibilities that she can now clearly see, or will they be so appalling that she’ll just want to return to the selfless haze?
The Stress of Her Regard (1989)